MPhil/PhD English, Comparative Literature or Linguistics
Goldsmiths, University of London
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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We offer MPhil and PhD research programmes in English (including American Studies), Comparative Literature or Linguistics for full or part-time study.Join a scholarly communityThe Department of English Creative Writing consists of some 40 scholars and creative writers whose work is acknowledged and cited internationally.We offer a stimulating environment for undertaking postgraduate research in English Literature (including American Literature and literary theory), World Literature, Comparative ...Read more

We offer MPhil and PhD research programmes in English (including American Studies), Comparative Literature or Linguistics for full or part-time study.

Join a scholarly community

  • The Department of English Creative Writing consists of some 40 scholars and creative writers whose work is acknowledged and cited internationally.
  • We offer a stimulating environment for undertaking postgraduate research in English Literature (including American Literature and literary theory), World Literature, Comparative Literature, Linguistics, and Creative Writing.
  • We particularly encourage cross- and interdisciplinary research in emerging fields of study and creative practice.

Structure and assessment

North American applicants especially should note that the British system does not include preparatory taught classes or examinations as part of the MPhil/PhD programme, except for an initial course in research methods.

Assessment is by thesis and viva voce.

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Entry requirements

Students should normally have (or expect to be awarded) a taught Masters in a relevant subject area, of at least high merit standard. We normally also expect an undergraduate degree of at least upper second class standard. Students might also be considered for some programmes if they aren’t a graduate or their degree is in an unrelated field, but have relevant experience and can show that students have the ability to work at postgraduate level.

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£4,786 per year

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£17,690 per year

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£17,690 per year

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MPhil/PhD English, Comparative Literature or Linguistics
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Goldsmiths, University of London
New Cross Lewisham SE14 6NW United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: New Cross  0.1 miles away Nearest train station: New Cross  0.1 miles away
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